Scouting Reports

He is not tall enough
to play center but has bulk to be able to play power forward and the skills to
play at small forward. He has a lot of hustle and if he is still around at the
29th pick he might be a better pick then some of the bigger men for the Lakers.

Eduardo Najera is a
senior at Oklahoma, he is marginal in size to play at power forward in the NBA
and may not have refined enough skills to play at small forward, but he has
such versatility, quickness and athleticism that I am sure he will carve out a
niche for himself in the NBA. He is a good scorer averaging 18.5 points per
game on 46% shooting. He is an excellent rebounder with a real nose for the
ball and averages 9.4 rebounds a game. He has a good feel for the game, can be
physical but can also play with finesse.

He has a nice outside
shot, but very poor shot selection. He shoots the three way too much and even
though he appears to have the range he is averaging only 21% this year down
from 34% last year. He has a good first step and fine handle which allows him
to get around defenders and pull up for a very accurate 15' pull up jumper. He
does well in traffic and can take the ball to the rim or step back out for an
open mid range jumper. He is strong in the low post where he can work the
defender for a high percentage shot, which he finishes with a soft touch.

He reads the floor
well and is always aware of his teammates, a good passer as well he averages an
outstanding 2.1 assist per game. On rebounding he is very tenacious, reads the
shot and anticipates where the rebound will be. Just as tough on defense he has
a habit of getting into foul trouble. The only problem I see with him is he
needs to be more disciplined, avoiding fouls on rebounds and defense, and
choosing his shots better.

He is a native of
Mexico, he has played on their National team and has a huge following among
Mexican/Americans. Some think he will be a 1st round pick though most have him
early in the 2nd round. He has been invited to the prestigious Desert Classic
pre-draft camp.